Homes + Communities | Housing Market

Older adults provide floor for region’s economy

Dec 7, 2023 • 7 min. read

An economist said many older adults hold sizeable assets that are plowed back into the community for housing, food, health services and other uses, stimulating local businesses and helping create jobs...

Lifestyles + Connections | Community Involvement

Wilbur Jones keeps the city’s WWII history alive

Dec 7, 2023 • 5 min. read

Historian Wilbur Jones is helping Wilmington capitalize on its status as a World War II Heritage City, and he plans to pursue this and other endeavors to commemorate the area’s military history. ...

Lifestyles + Connections | Activities

Living like a local: Exploring The Cotton Exchange

Nov 30, 2023 • 3 min. read

Living Like a Local columnist Karen Bright recently spent an afternoon exploring The Cotton Exchange, a historical building in downtown Wilmington that now houses shops, restaurants and galleries....

Homes + Communities | Communities

Leland breaks ground on $8M in park upgrades, new amphitheater

Nov 1, 2023 • 3 min. read

Leland officials broke ground recently on more than $8 million in renovations for the town’s flagship park. Over the next year, Founders Park is set to see a range of upgrades, including a larger amphitheater, a new veteran’s memorial along with a splash pad and playground upgrades....

Lifestyles + Connections | Community Involvement

Helping hands: Smooth sailing

Oct 25, 2023 • 4 min. read

Helping Hands is a recurring feature that spotlights volunteer opportunities for older adults across the Wilmington area. Volunteers at the N.C. Maritime Museum at Southport help the organization run a tight ship for visitors....

Food + Drink | Local Food

Taste Of Wrightsville Beach returns Nov. 4

Oct 25, 2023 • 2 min. read

The 10th annual Taste of Wrightsville Beach takes place 5-8 p.m. Nov. 4. With more than 35 booths showcasing the area’s cuisine, the event takes place under a massive, heated tent in the parking lot of Bluewater Waterfront Grill in Wrightsville Beach....

Lifestyles + Connections | Activities

Living like a local: October means oysters

Oct 18, 2023 • 5 min. read

There are plenty of reasons to love October regardless of where you live, but according to Living Like a Local columnist Karen Bright, coastal residents get to add one more reason to list: oyster roasts....

Homes + Communities | Housing Market

Realtors: Home sales dip, but median sales price 'steady'

Oct 18, 2023 • 2 min. read

The number of homes sold in September fell about 12% compared to the same month last year, according to a recent report by Cape Fear Realtors....

Food + Drink | Restaurants

Wilmington brewery expands with new oyster bar

Oct 11, 2023 • 3 min. read

Last month, Flying Machine Brewing Company opened its newest endeavor – Flying Machine Oyster Bar in Wrightsville Beach....


Homes + Communities | Housing Market

Older adults provide floor for region’s economy

Dec 7, 2023 • 7 min. read

An economist said many older adults hold sizeable assets that are plowed back into the community for housing, food, health services and other uses, stimulating local businesses and helping create jobs

Lifestyles + Connections | Community Involvement

Wilbur Jones keeps the city’s WWII history alive

Dec 7, 2023 • 5 min. read

Historian Wilbur Jones is helping Wilmington capitalize on its status as a World War II Heritage City, and he plans to pursue this and other endeavors to commemorate the area’s military history. 

Lifestyles + Connections | Activities

Living like a local: Exploring The Cotton Exchange

Nov 30, 2023 • 3 min. read

Living Like a Local columnist Karen Bright recently spent an afternoon exploring The Cotton Exchange, a historical building in downtown Wilmington that now houses shops, restaurants and galleries.

Health + Wellness | Wellness

Expo4Seniors stops in Wilmington with housing, wellness info

Nov 9, 2023 • 2 min. read

An event to connect older adults and their caregivers with local housing and service providers takes place in Wilmington on Nov. 15.

Homes + Communities | Communities

Leland breaks ground on $8M in park upgrades, new amphitheater

Nov 1, 2023 • 3 min. read

Leland officials broke ground recently on more than $8 million in renovations for the town’s flagship park. Over the next year, Founders Park is set to see a range of upgrades, including a larger amphitheater, a new veteran’s memorial along with a splash pad and playground upgrades.


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